In Horizontal Analysis the Percent Change Is Computed By

question 71

Multiple Choice

In horizontal analysis the percent change is computed by:

• A) Subtracting the base period amount from the analysis amount, then dividing the result by the analysis period amount.
• B) Subtracting the analysis period amount from the base period amount.
• C) Subtracting the base period amount from the analysis period amount.
• D) Subtracting the analysis period amount from the base period amount, dividing the result by the base period amount, then multiplying that amount by 100.
• E) Subtracting the base period amount from the analysis period amount, dividing the result by the base period amount, then multiplying that amount by 100.

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